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1965 Map of Apache Maid Mtn

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Apache Maid Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Coconino National Forest defines this high-country landscape, where the rugged topography is dominated by the prominent peak of Apache Maid Mtn. The 1965 survey reveals a network of land management and early ranching history across the Yavapai and Coconino county line. Dozens of water tanks, such as Tin Roof Tank and Three Wall Tank, are scattered across the terrain to support livestock in an area otherwise drained by the deep incision of Wet Beaver Creek.

Named homesteads and outposts like Mullican Ranch, Bruce Place, and the Apache Maid Cabin suggest a history of seasonal grazing and forest service operations. From the Lookout Tower atop the mountain, the view stretches over complex drainage systems like Jacks Canyon and Mulligan Canyon, providing a clear picture of the remote infrastructure required for high-elevation cattle ranching during the mid-twentieth century.